Dynamics_of_Goal_Setting_for_Army_Professionals.pptx

This is for retired service industry people who want to do their own startups

1. Dynamics of Goal Setting For Defense Professionals Turning Entrepreneurs Trainer : Mr. Smitesh S. Talawadekar Zone trainer, jci india .

2. Why Goal Setting is Crucial in Transition Retirement is not the end; it’s a new mission Entrepreneurship = freedom, but requires clarity Goals provide direction, motivation, and measurable progress

3. Set your GOAL A Little Push In The Right Direction Can Make A Big Difference.

4. Set your GOAL You can not control the wind. You can only adjust the sail

5. Military Lessons in Goal Setting Mission orientation and clear objectives Strategic planning and execution discipline Resilience and adaptability Same principles apply to business

6. Entrepreneurship vs. Military Approach Military: Clear hierarchy, defined mission, minimal ambiguity Entrepreneurship: Uncertainty, innovation, flexibility The bridge: Structured goal setting

7. Your Next Mission…….. If your business succeeds in 5 years, what does it look like? Type of business Customers they serve Revenue/lifestyle Personal goals (family, community, legacy) Activity 1

8. The Dynamics of Goal Setting Vision → Strategic Goals → Tactical Plans → Daily Actions Treat business growth like a military operation Stay mission-focused but flexible

9. Activity 2 Each participant writes down 3 obstacles they fear in entrepreneurship (e.g., funding, competition, networking ). Rotate the paper to next table Suggest Practical Solutions to the obstacle

10. Common Challenges in Transition Fear of risk & financial instability Lack of exposure to business networks Over-reliance on rigid planning Solutions: Adaptability, mentorship, continuous learning

11. Tools & Frameworks Business Model Canvas for clarity Vision boards & goal journals Networking & incubation centres for veterans Productivity tools: Trello - Visual Project Management Tool , Asana - Advanced Task & Team Management Tool , Notion - All-in-One Productivity Tool (notes + tasks + database + wiki)

12. SMART Goals in Entrepreneurship Example : Set up a security consultancy and secure 3 contracts in the first year Each Group Defines 1 Smart Goal in each area: Product or Service Development Human Resource Financial Goal Sales Goal Marketing Goal Activity 3

13. Case Studies Ex-army officer starting a security services company Veteran-led logistics & transport businesses Training & consultancy firms by retired professionals Proof that military discipline translates into business success

14. Motivation & Mindset Treat entrepreneurship as the next mission Balance discipline with flexibility You’ve led men in battle – you can lead in business

15. Activity 4 Role-Play: Investor Pitch vs. Military Briefing Entrepreneurs (participants) prepare a 2-minute startup pitch (business idea, value, customers ). Veterans prepare a 2-minute mission briefing (objective, resources, risks ). Swap roles: each delivers the opposite format . Feedback round – discuss clarity, confidence, and persuasiveness.